Senior Nursing Leadership Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced leader to join our nursing team as Director of Nursing.
This is a unique opportunity for a strong nursing professional to become part of a well-established facility committed to providing the highest standards of resident care and clinical excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Implement policies, procedures, and guidelines across the organization.
2. Provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership to nursing services.
3. Maintain compliance with HIQA regulations and healthcare standards.
4. Oversee clinical documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and regular updates.
5. Conduct internal audits and implement improvement plans where necessary.
6. Drive a culture of continuous improvement, quality enhancement, and best practice.
7. Manage complaints and incidents, ensuring appropriate action plans are executed.
8. Prepare responses to HIQA correspondence and inspection outcomes.
9. Support performance management and contribute to financial reviews when required.
10. Lead and motivate nursing teams through effective communication, empowerment, and delegation.
11. Recruit, train, and develop staff within the home.
12. Ensure person-centred care delivery, focusing on dignity, respect, and individual resident needs.
Requirements:
* Minimum 3 years experience as a Director of Nursing / Person in Charge in a nursing home or similar healthcare environment.
* Active NMBI registration.
* Proven leadership and management skills with sound knowledge of HIQA standards.
* Strong administrative management experience.
* Excellent communication, team leadership, and decision-making skills.
* A post-registration management qualification in health or a related field is essential.